Timmy Matley revealed the terrifying emotional toll of his cancer diagnosis before his tragic death.

The Overtones singer died at the age of 36 his "heartbroken" bandmates confirmed yesterday.

The Irish singer had been battling skin cancer since 2016 and Timmy previously revealed that he was "very afraid of dying" from the disease - although there is no indication that this was the cause of his death.

He was planning a skydive on May 3 to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity - and opened up on his Just Giving page about why the charity was close to his heart.

"In Summer 2016, I found a lump in my underarm, and on the 2nd of September that same year, I was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma - a form of skin cancer," he wrote.

Timmy Matley was 'afraid of dying' after his cancer diagnosis (Image: Just Giving)

Timmy had a form of skin cancer (Image: REX/Shutterstock)

"It was a very frightening and scary time for me and my family. I had felt fine and had no symptoms (aside from the lump) so couldn't quite believe the diagnosis," he continued.

"The first step in my treatment was lymph node surgery under my right arm. Of 24 lymph nodes that were removed during this surgery, melanoma was found in 23 of them and I was told after the surgery that there were also lumps in my neck.

"I had a scan a few weeks after surgery which confirmed that the lumps in my neck were also melanoma and that I had two large tumours on my adrenal glands.

"At an already frightening time, I was then told that the cancer was now stage 4."

The band announced the 'heartbreaking' news (Image: REX/Shutterstock)

Timmy Matley has died aged 36 (Image: REX/Shutterstock)

After researching melanoma treatment he decided to go to the Royal Marsden Hospital in London for treatment using immunotherapy drugs.

"I started treatment with these drugs in March 2017 and I am happy to say that I am one of the lucky ones who has responded amazingly to this treatment," he wrote.

"My latest scans look really positive, with most of the cancer in regression, and I've got my fingers crossed that when I have my next full scan at Christmas, I will be diagnosed NED (no evidence of disease)."

He was a singer in The Overtones (Image: REX/Shutterstock)

He added: "I can't express how grateful I am to Professor Goer and Dr Larkin at the Royal Marsden for their pioneering research into this form of treatment and the care I have received at the hospital has been second to none.

"I have also received counselling and support from The Royal Marsden as it can be very emotionally and mentally challenging dealing with a cancer diagnosis and the following weeks/months of treatment. Although I was and still am very positive and determined - I was also very afraid of dying."

Reports in Ireland suggest Timmy died after falling from a balcony in London but this has not been confirmed.